29th January: Dalia Stasevska is BBC Symphony’s first femal conductor, Charlie Siem’s top 5 practice tips, That’s how it started with the hipsters.
Tuesday 29th January '19
Dalia Stasevska to become the BBC Symphony's first woman conductor Dalia Stasevska has become the first woman to be given a conducting position with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The 33-year-old, who has only been conducting for four …
Read9th November: Poor families priced out of music lessons and EUYO commemorates the Armistice
Friday 9th November '18
What happened in this week's Classical News? Poorer children in UK priced out of learning to play musical instruments, report warns ‘To deny people who cannot afford music lessons the possibility of trying is criminal’ - David Arnold, composer Poorer …
Read3rd February: China’s music habits, Garsington Opera 2016 & PRS/PPL venture
Wednesday 3rd February '16
Classical News In today's news, PRS for Music and PPL announce joint venture and China's music listening habits are revealed. Also, Classic FM boss tells Radio 3 boss to stop 'aping' his station and Classical Music …
Read2nd December: Xian Zhang appointed, Google Cultural Institute & Carnegie Hall Anniversary
Wednesday 2nd December '15
Classical News In today's news, Xian Zhang makes conducting history as the first woman to have titled role at a BBC orchestra, BBC Radio 3 will bring back a slot aimed at youth audience, and an innovative …
ReadWe’re counting down the days until the Oxford Chamber Music Festival!
Wednesday 16th September '15
With only two weeks to go, we’re very excited here at WildKat PR as we prepare for the Oxford Chamber Music Festival 2015. The festival takes place 30 September – 3 October, with concerts in …
Read31st October: Can composers ever effectively commemorate WWI? Creative Scotland diverts extra £10m funding and Carnegie Hall to start livestreaming recitals.
Friday 31st October '14
Classical News Telegraph Can composers ever effectively commemorate WWI? Modern composers are finding it difficult to strike a properly public tone when honouring the fallen, says Ivan Hewett The Strad Is playing a concerto really the ultimate test of musicianship? Performing …
ReadThere’s still time to apply for an audition with The National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain!
Friday 26th September '14
The National Children’s Orchestras (NCO) auditions are starting this Sunday in Cardiff. They will continue throughout October as the NCO travels all around the country as part of their quest to find the very best …
Read23rd January – Looking to the future: Glyndebourne’s renewable energy source and Plácido Domingo supports music education
Monday 23rd January '12
The New Yorker Etta James: Her Lonely Sound. Hilton Als remembers Etta James. New York Times Stradivari Cello Sells For More Than $6 Million. A beloved set of strings goes to a good home. LA Times A New Stage Gives Voice To …
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